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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.90, 1,210.54 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.90, 1,210.54 and 229.76 is: 344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.90 : 1,210.54 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.90/1,210.54 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.90x = 1,210.54 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.90x = 278,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,133.67/806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.69

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